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à la hauteur
An adjective phrase is a group of words used to describe a noun (e.g., rouge foncé).
1. (figurative) (competent and capable)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. good enough
Je manque de confiance en moi et je ne me sens toujours pas à la hauteur.I lack confidence in myself, and I still don't feel like I'm good enough.
b. up to it (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
C’est un poste très exigeant, et je cherche quelqu’un qui se sente à la hauteur.This is a very demanding position, and I'm looking for someone who feels up to it.
c. up to the task (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
Bravo ! Tu nous as prouvé que tu étais à la hauteur.Congrats! You showed us that you were up to the task.
d. equal to it (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
Ce projet est complexe. Marc-Antoine se demande s'il est vraiment à la hauteur.This project is complex. Marc-Antoine wonders if he's really equal to it.
e. equal to the task (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
Malgré la pression, ma sœur a montré qu’elle était à la hauteur.Despite the pressure, my sister showed that she was equal to the task.
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